53| Write your comments | Vote |By: university-phoenix.com |Type: Self Improvement | 2005-09-12 |
Title: Tips To Get Into College
Here are a few great tips that could and should help you get
into college and embark on a journey that will surely change
your life. If you are close to the end of your high school
career you better get moving in you want to be successful. The
early bird gets admission.
Start the application process as early as you can. If a school
that you like offers an early admission program then go for it.
If not wait until the admission season opens and get to work.
Making application to colleges is a very technical and
cumbersome process. Check out the websites for schools on your
list and find out when they begin accepting applications.
Have a financial plan ready to go. If your need financial aid
or a student loan you can start that process long before the
school year begins. Know where your money is coming from long
before you get your acceptance letter.
Some experts suggest that instead of applying to a long list of
schools that you focus on a smaller number that you really have
an interest in attending. That list should have at least one
pretty sure bet, a longer odds chance, and your dream school.
Perfect your essay writing skills. Every application will
require one so why don’t you take the time to write a great
one. If this is really not your area of expertise then get
help, from a counselor, a friend or a family member.
Prepare for your interview. Remember to relax as much as
possible, take your time answering questions, and breathe. A
few long breaths just before the interview begins is a great
way to help you become wide awake and attentive. Dress
appropriately, be polite, and most importantly just be
yourself.
Double check and proofread your application as the last thing
you do before you seal the envelope, put a stamp on it, and
drop it in the mailbox. Poor grammar and errors increase your
chances of being placed in the rejected pile, and you don’t
want that do you?
Finally, ask all of your friends and family members who have
been through the college admissions process for their advice
and guidance. Listen well and follow their suggestions. They
are pulling for you to succeed and if you follow these tips
your mailbox will soon be bringing you offers of acceptance to
choose from.
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